Shomea

“From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children” — this year’s World Hearing Day 2026 theme led by the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly resonates with our mission at Shomea.

We were proud to actively contribute to this global initiative alongside our dedicated team, bringing hearing care directly to children where it matters most. The findings were striking: 39.7% of children showed abnormalities on basic otoscopy (including foreign bodies), and 33.2% had some degree of hearing impairment, from mild to profound.

These numbers highlight an urgent reality, but also a powerful opportunity! Through initiatives like these, we could raise awareness among children, teachers, and communities, and advocate for the integration of hearing and vision care into school health programs.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our valued partners; World Health Organization (WHO), World Hearing Forum, Ministère de la Santé Publique du Cameroun, Pr. Louis Richard NJOCK, M. Serge FANKENG of ALDAC, the Cameroonian Society of ENT surgeons (SCORL) and the participating schools, for making this impact possible.
Together, we move closer to a future where every child has access to the care they deserve.

Exciting News from Shomea!

Our very own Founder and President, Dr. Vofo Gaelle was invited to at the Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for an instructive seminar on Good Financial Grant Practices (GFGP)—a crucial step in strengthening the financial governance of organizations like ours!

This impactful workshop, funded by the African Population and Health Research Center and the Gates Foundation, is an incredible opportunity to refine management, accountability, and sustainability strategies—key pillars in ensuring that funds are utilized efficiently and transparently for maximum impact.

Why is Good Grant Governance Essential?
For organizations like Shomea , which work to improve early and of and in high-risk populations, strong financial management is the backbone of our ability to scale, sustain, and transform lives across Africa. Ensuring that every grant is optimized and well-managed means we can continue delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare solutions where they are needed most.

We are deeply grateful for this opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen our impact as we work towards our mission of improving health standards in Africa.

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